Your car may be reliable and something you enjoy driving in, but you can still suffer from issues at times. The acceleration is easy to take for granted when you're merging onto highways or up steep inclines. You may notice the car can't accelerate, making it challenging to get around and drive safely. There are a few leading causes of this problem and how you can restore the car's operation.
1. Dirty Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF) or Oxygen Sensor
The oxygen sensor and mass airflow sensor can accumulate dirt and grime, which doesn't allow the air-fuel in the engine to be accurately monitored. You may notice the problem causes your check engine light to turn on as you drive around. Your fuel mileage and acceleration will begin to be affected, which requires hiring a mechanic to clean the mass airflow sensor. If the issue is with the oxygen sensor, you'll need to hire something to replace it. If you bring your car to our dealership, we can inspect everything under the hood to determine how to fix the issue.
2. Malfunctioning Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
Your engine's computer relies on the Throttle Position Sensor to monitor your throttle valve opening to determine how the system should adjust it. If the throttle position can't be read properly, false information will be received, which can affect how much your car has the ability to accelerate.
3. Clogged Fuel Filter
The fuel filter can become clogged if it's not replaced at the right time. A significant amount of dirt and debris can build up, which will allow a lot of impurities to accumulate in the gas tank. This won't allow enough fuel to reach the engine, which can cause it to slow down. A new fuel filter is required to restore the car's ability to increase its speed.
4. Dirty Air Filters
Your air filters are prone to getting dirty if you fail to replace them at the correct time. This won't allow enough air to reach the engine, which will cause your car to slow down.
